Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merrillii
ID:
1409337

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kaneh.) I.M.Turner & Utteridge

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Eur. J. Taxon. 339: 28 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421802



Common Names

  • Monoon merrillii
  • Merrill's Monoon
  • Merrill's


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Description

Monoon merrillii (also called Philippine Violet, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Philippines. It has dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in tropical forests and is often found near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Monoon merrillii is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monoon merrillii has small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monoon merrillii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Monoon merrillii

Monoon merrillii is native to the Philippines.

Monoon merrillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monoon merrillii?

Monoon merrillii

What is the common name of Monoon merrillii?

Merrill's Monoon

What is the natural habitat of Monoon merrillii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Monoon genus

Monoon lateriflorum, Monoon chloroxanthum, Monoon costigerum, Monoon longipes, Monoon oligocarpum, Monoon bemban, Monoon sublanceolatum, Monoon acuminatum, Monoon amischocarpum, Monoon anomalum, Monoon asteriellum, Monoon australe, Monoon barnesii, Monoon borneense, Monoon brevipedunculatum, Monoon coffeoides, Monoon congestum, Monoon congregatum, Monoon cupulare, Monoon daclacense, Monoon erianthoides, Monoon fragrans, Monoon fuscum, Monoon gigantifolium, Monoon grandiflorum, Monoon harmandii, Monoon hookerianum, Monoon hypogaeum, Monoon jucundum, Monoon kingii, Monoon klemmei, Monoon laui, Monoon liukiuense, Monoon macranthum, Monoon magnoliiflorum, Monoon merguiense, Monoon michaelii, Monoon mindanaense, Monoon obtusum, Monoon pachyphyllum, Monoon paradoxum, Monoon patinatum, Monoon polycarpum, Monoon praestigiosum, Monoon ramiflorum, Monoon sclerophyllum, Monoon shendurunii, Monoon simiarum, Monoon sympetalum, Monoon thorelii,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
Timothy Michael Arthur Utteridge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utteridge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164172-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.